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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,511 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs432 books

4–7 yrs2786 books

8–11 yrs3202 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of President's Stuck in the Bathtub: Poems About the Presidents, The

President's Stuck in the Bathtub: Poems About the Presidents, The

The leaders of the United States were more than just names in history books; they were funny, quirky people who occasion

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Romare Bearden: Collage of Memories

The sounds of jazz and the streets of Harlem come alive through Romare Bearden's vibrant collages, tracing his journey f

Cover of Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting

Step behind the canvas to hear the true story of Kate Millet, the young girl who modeled for John Singer Sargent’s most

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12–18 yrs

1663 books

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The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb

Candace Fleming

The true story of the hunt for King Tut's tomb uncovers a world of golden treasures, rumors of a deadly curse, and a fie

Cover of Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Travel in 1930s America was dangerous for Black families until a postman named Victor Hugo Green created a vital guide t

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Talking with...

Talking with Adventurers

Twelve daring scientists, including Jane Goodall and Robert Ballard, share the scariest and most thrilling moments from

Cover of Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists

Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists

Learn how four modern Inuit artists draw inspiration from the vast Arctic landscape and its wildlife to create world-ren

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The Quiet and the Loud

Weighted down by the needs of everyone around her, Georgia struggles to find the quiet space where her own voice can fin

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You Are Here #1

You Are Here: Connecting Flights

Ellen Oh, Grace Lin, Linda Sue Park, Minh Lê, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Anna Kim, Erin Entrada Kelly, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, Susan Tan

Twelve stories intertwine at an airport following an incident at security, following young travelers as they face bias a

Cover of Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart, The

Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart, The

After being sent to school in the United States, a Korean girl born in Japan struggles to rebuild her life while facing

Cover of Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic

Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic

Magic, horror, and science fiction collide in these stories where trans and nonbinary characters claim their identities

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The Running Man

Michael Gerard Bauer

A reclusive veteran and a young artist are brought together by a portrait commission, forcing both to look past neighbor

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Horribly Famous

Horatio Nelson and His Valiant Victory

For the child who loves the 'Horrible Histories' style, this biography turns a dusty historical figure into a funny, rel

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Little People, Big Dreams #53

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who needs to know that hard work and staying true to yourself can lead to big things, from the neighborhoo

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Ally's World #2

Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits

For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school, from managing a first crush to dealing with social hierarc

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Middle School Bites #1

Middle School Bites

For the child feeling like a total outsider, this hilarious story uses supernatural changes to mirror the awkwardness an

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Stephanie Skolmoski

For the child struggling with a parent's upcoming military deployment or a long separation. This gentle story offers a c

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From the Files of Madison Finn #5

For the middle schooler navigating the ups and downs of changing friendships and the excitement of independence during a

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When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Song!

Danielle LaRosa

For the child discovering their creative spark, this rhythmic journey follows a song finding its voice and learning how

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The Achievers #1

I Am Queen the Dreamer

For the child who needs a boost in self-esteem and a reminder that their future is limitless, regardless of where they s

Cover of Beast Beneath My Bed, poetry for children

Beast Beneath My Bed, poetry for children

For the child whose imagination grows as the lights go out. These short, accessible poems help kids process nighttime ji

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David Lee Csicsko

For the young reader looking for their place in the world. This vibrant collection of biographies introduces 50 trailbla

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Flying on the Wings of Poetry

Miguel Á O Iglesias

For the curious child eager to explore language through rhythm and rhyme, this bilingual collection sparks creative expr

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Sparkles of Hope

For the adolescent navigating self-doubt or low self-esteem, these short poems and prose offer a supportive guide to bui